The Ohio State University Extension, a branch of Ohio State University, USA is offering a series of webinars based on grain marketing. The courses - which are due to take place on 7 and 21 January, 4 and 18 February and 4 March - will offer participants the chance to experience simulations using options commonly used in
grain marketing.

With the festive season now in full swing, foie gras is working its way up the christmas menu.

Animal rights
campaigners however, are asking shoppers to boycott the controversial French delicacy.

Marie Pierre Pe, a spokeswoman from the Interprofessional Committee of Foie Gras waterfowl (CIFOG), said producers were determined to be more
open and transparent about the most controversial aspect of foie gras
production - a process which involves inserting a tube down the bird's throat and
pumping a grain mix into the stomach - reported British newspaper the Guardian.